Today was all about wine tasting, good for T&J, not so good for Kids. We started off at Pieter Van Gent wines, which was great as the wine tasting was in the cask room. Unfortunately there was a huge rain storm came just as we left, so I had to get… more »

Today we decided to visit the local markets at Rylstone, and the lolly shop there. We found the markets were OK, but very small, we were expecting a much larger market with 50 or so stalls, where as found 15-20 stalls. Anyway did find some yummy Lemon… more »

Today we travelled to Mudgee, but first we went to check out the Memorial to Banjo Patterson. There was a memorial park near the tourist info office in town, which had a small amout of info and recordings of parts of his poem. Then we went to check out… more »

Woke up this morning and it was damn cool, most likely the coldest we had been in the whole trip. Think it got down to about 5 or 6 degrees, which I think is cold as this is supposed to be summer. On speaking to the locals, while this is not normal for… more »

Up fairly early to get to Jenolan Caves for a 10 am start. We had spent last night studing up the very complex timetable they had, and various ticketing options, and though we were sorted. Of course got there and found it was not the same as we expected… more »

Today we packed up and left our campsite at Canberra to head to Oberon. On the way out of town we visited the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), making it in time for their 10am tour. Interesting tour around the facility, including the Arena, Pool,… more »

Today we are off to the Australian Mint where the make Australian money. I initially thought they made all money here but, they just do coinage and special coins, metals etc. Very interesting place to go and you are able to view the production floor… more »

This morning off to the National Museum for a look. They had some good displays and a kids zone where the kids got to design a future house or car and then got to view a 3d video with their (and some others) creations included as part of the video, The… more »

Today we thought we would be adventurous and bike around Lake Burley Griffin, which is in the centre of Canberra. We thought no hills, my how wrong were we. There was not too many but I managed to get conned into towing Emily in a trailer, not so easy… more »

Up early this morning as we are getting the car serviced. Dropped the family into town at Parliment house and then dropped the car back to the service centre, and caught a taxi back. Got back in time for  the free tour they run around parliment house w… more »

Today we drove from Khancoban to Canberra, over some very pretty country. A few steeper bits to keep the driver on his toes with the van on the back but nothing too major. We did manage to stop at the Dog on the Tucker Box at Gundagi, for lunch and a p… more »

Today off to visit the Snowy mountains and Threadbo. Left the van at Khancoban, and drove up to the Murray 1 powerstation. here there was a nice cafe, coffee.. and a very good and interesting visitors centre. There was a large table 3d map of all the… more »

Today driving back to NSW to stay at a place called Khancoban, at the bottom of the Snowy Mountains. On the way we tried to visit the orginal Ettamogah Pub, which was a pub chain built in the style of a cartoon pub. Unfortunatley for us, the orginal one… more »

Today we drove to Rutherglen, another wine region. On the way we visited the Big Cherry (yes as another big thing), thankfully they also sold very yummy freshly picked cherries here too! Also we drove through and visited the Ned Kelly town of Glenrowan… more »

New years day! Today was Damn hot, about 38 most of the day. The Airconditioner in the can struggled all day to try to keep us cool, and it was just a bit warm to go out for most of the day. Later in the day we did manage a swim in the river, which was… more »

Today we are off to Echuca for New years eve. We though we would spend new years up there, and enjoy a paddle boat ride,  but have had trouble finding accomodation (first time in the trip), so are staying at a camp ground on the river about 15 kms from… more »

Started off today with a visit to the Discovery Science and Technology Centre. This place had the longest freefall slide in Australia, so we just had to have a go! It was cool! Also the kids loved playing on all the other exhibits which showed examples… more »

Today we visited the Bendigo Pottery, which is the oldest working pottery in Australia. Harry and Charlotte got to have a throwing lession on the wheel, where they made some cups and pots, and Emily got to do some clay scalpturing. They had heaps of fun… more »

Today we drove to Bendigo, but a round about trip. We travelled via King Lake, to see the areas where the fires had come through a couple of years ago. Interesting to see, and you could see why so many people became trapped as there really was in places… more »

Today was a catchup and rest day, with just a mundane trip for groceries etc. Otherwise, just spent time at the park, which trhe kids enjoyed as there was many other kids to play with. more »

OK, Boxing day, what does one do in Melbourne but go shopping (well so I am told!). Josie and Charlotte, where keen more »

Today is Christmas, but of course even after a late night the kids were not too long out of bed. Santa managed to find the caravan, he is a very smart fellow, and leave numerous large gifts for the kids (I am sure I told Santa to only bring small gifts… more »

Up this morning and pack up the van to head off to Melbourne. Quick trip down with no issues, a bit more concentration required with all the traffic around. Got to the van park about 12, and set up the van and then headed off to the city centre, on the… more »